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March 17, 2010

Born to Ride

Yes, I've made another boy shirt. AND I used the bleach pen again. AND I did the freezer stenciling. AND the floss. BUT I found something else to add for fun. Washers!

I used them to look like bike wheels. My husband is really into cycling. In fact, he's going to be racing this year. I figured he might like to see his little guy cheering on the sidelines wearing this.....

2) I made a circle for the bike to sit in, which doubles as the letter "o" in "born." It's just regular paper set on the shirt. It's just a guideline to use while bleaching.

3) Add your bleach design. Remember that your lines will get a little thicker than you drew them as it soaks in. Click HERE for my in-depth video tutorial on the bleach pen.

4) Create your freezer paper stencil. I printed off the words using a font I liked. If you are new to freezer stenciling, click HERE to watch my detailed how-to video.

5) Paint your shirt.

6) After the paint dries and you've removed the stencil, sew on the washers.

7) Add floss embellishments is desired.

You can use the washer idea in a lot of different ways. They could be bullet holes, robot parts (I think I'll try that one next), the letter "o," or who knows what. Take a stroll through the parts aisle at Home Depot and find some other cool pieces. I love finding a way to use a normal item in an abnormal way.

Here's the shoulder floss stitching along with a nice chunk of something in Rex's teeth. Hmmmm...I don't remember what we ate for lunch.

Oh, and I used the other part of the stencil on the back of the shirt to create another little bike. I just used a paper towel to blot the paint on in a messy way.

....and we're ready for the races!

If you have questions, it's easiest to e-mail me rather than leave a comment. If you leave a comment, I don't have a way to reply to you if it's not linked to your blog or e-mail address. (Allison - I need your e-mail address to answer you about the bleach pen stuff!) My email address is on the sidebar under my description. Thanks!

The washers were a great idea. Your shirts look very professional. Perhaps you've found your new calling. By the way did you actually put the paper through the printer? I have thought of doing that myself.

Hi, I don't know if you will get through all your wonderful comments to mine but I absolutely LOVE your blog and want to do so many of the fun projects...I am kinda new to the whole sewing,creation process and I wondered where you got the bike part of the stencil for your boy's shirt..I mean I know the font but how did you get the bike part and incorporate it into the word...Thanks for your time!! ;)

OH MY GOODNESS! I am so, so happy to find t his. I have a little boy and feel like all the adorable stuff out there is usually for girls. Can I ask what kind of paint you used? It looks so nice and almost silkscreened! I can't wait to try this. You have a new follower!

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